Candidates seeking local and state offices, including positions such as sheriff, county commissioner, and members of the state General Assembly and U.S. Congress, will officially begin filing for their candidacies on Monday. This marks the start of the election process for more than a dozen seats in Pitt and Greene counties, with party primaries scheduled for March 3, 2026, and the general election set for November 3, 2026, according to the North Carolina State Board of Elections.
The filing period for most contests in the 2026 elections will conclude at noon on Friday, December 19, 2025. A significant highlight of this election cycle is the race to fill the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Republican Thom Tillis. Current candidates include former governor Roy Cooper, representing the Democratic Party, and former national chairman of the Republican Party Michael Whatley, both of whom are actively campaigning.
A notable shift in the congressional races occurred in October when the state General Assembly redrew the 1st and 3rd Congressional Districts. This redistricting is expected to favor Republican candidates, particularly in District 1, which is currently held by Democratic U.S. Representative Don Davis of Snow Hill. Under the new maps, Greene County falls within the 3rd District, currently represented by Republican Greg Murphy of Greenville, who has announced his intention to seek re-election. Four Republican candidates have already declared their candidacy for the District 1 seat.
Key Election Details for Pitt and Greene Counties
Voters in both Pitt and Greene counties will also participate in various races beyond congressional positions. In Greene County, elections will include three seats on the Board of Commissioners, all positions on the Board of Education, and key roles such as the clerk of Superior Court and county sheriff. Additionally, the District 4 seat for the state Senate and the District 12 seat for the state House will be contested.
In Pitt County, the Board of Education seats will be decided on a partisan basis for the first time this year, following a law passed by the General Assembly in the summer of 2025. Elections for Districts 1, 2, 5, and 7 on the board are on the ballot. Other contested seats in Pitt include the District 5 state Senate seat, the District 8 and 9 state House seats, and positions on the county Board of Commissioners for Districts 1 through 6. The Clerk of Superior Court, sheriff, and two seats on the Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisor board are also up for election. Furthermore, three District Court judge seats and the district attorney post will be contested in this election cycle.
As candidates prepare for the upcoming filing period, voters in these counties will be closely watching the developments in the races leading up to the primaries and general election. The outcomes of these elections will have a significant impact on local governance and representation at both the state and federal levels.
